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BX04 VTF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,791 mi
Last recorded52,791 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VTF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 52,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 52,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 49,900 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 49,788 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 49,383 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 49,136 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 48,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 48,727 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 48,727 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,479 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 47,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 46,855 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,365 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 45,629 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,629 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,531 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,553 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,467 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,312 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 40,236 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,236 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,855 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,991 miles

fuel cap rubber sealing ring is slightly perished

oil leak from both the drive shaft oil seals

slight play in offside front top strut mount

Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,612 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 32,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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BX04 VTF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX04 VTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX04 VTF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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